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Cheesy Garbage Bread

Cheesy Garbage Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Cheesy Garbage Bread is a savory explosion of gooey cheese, flavorful meats, and colorful veggies, all wrapped in a soft, pillowy crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Can be swapped for pesto
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with provolone if preferred
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack works as an alternative
For the Meat
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Can be swapped with salami or veggie mix
  • 1 cup Sausage Use ground turkey or chicken for lighter option
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Jalapeños can be added for spice
  • 1 medium Onion Green onions or shallots can be used
  • 1 cup Olives Leave out if not a fan; black olives are an option
For Baking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Melted butter is a good alternative
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Mix dried basil, oregano, and thyme for a substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
  3. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and olives over the sauce.
  5. Roll the dough into a tight log, sealing the edges well.
  6. Place the rolled dough seam-side down, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize fillings to your taste and enjoy fresh from the oven or reheated.

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